Manage system connections and devices in pre press
Overview
This standard covers how to manage and maintain pre press hardware, software and how systems are connected to output devices.
It requires the operator to understand and use the hardware and software within pre press operations, how hardware devices are connected and communicate with each other, conduct calibrations on equipment, and to be able to troubleshoot problems that occur with the system. It has to be emphasised that without regular calibrations, focus tests, lamp checks, vacuum seal checks and basic maintenance, the production of whatever image carrier required, can easily be flawed which would result in press down time. The issues caused by lack of "set up checks" can't always be seen until it's on press. It is important at system start up to ensure the full system communicates and it's not just switched on.
Other Important factors are system security, and the security and storage of individual files.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Start pre press systems
- start hardware systems in line with manufacturers' instructions
- check hardware systems are communicating with each other
- open the software application programme(s) in line with manufacturers' instructions
- check that software programme(s) are communicating with hardware devices
- follow workplace security procedures for file security, system security and virus protection* ***Manage pre press systems
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6. perform start up checks
7. recognise and resolve problems highlighted in start up check
8. calibrate hardware devices
9. calibrate software programme(s)
10. maintain hardware systems to include, cleaning, replacement of consumables and serviceable components
11. organise filing systems, back-up of stored files, deletion of unwanted files
12. identify and rectify faults that occur with hardware, software and consumables
13. report to your manager if problems/faults are beyond your job remit
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- your duties and responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role
- the hazards and risks in your own job, their assessment and the action to take to deal with them
- manufacturers' and suppliers' health and safety instructions/advice
- security and storage: the safe handling of customer material, computer system security and virus protection, how to securely archive digital and conventional artwork
- how to communicate with colleagues and suppliers
- workplace objectives, priorities, standards and procedures
- the range of work carried out in the workplace
- the working practices existing in the workplace
- how resource usage affects profitability
- how to maximise productivity through effective use of time and resources
- how productivity affects competitiveness
- the assembly and set-up of systems
- the operation of systems
- the differences in file formats for images and the reasons for using them
- file management procedures
- planning and scheduling requirements
- the legal requirements for the classification, storage, carriage and disposal of waste
- environmental management
- the control of pollution, including disposal of computer equipment and consumables
- the types of problems that may need to be solved
- sources of information
- techniques for solving complex problems
- techniques for assessing machine faults
- the principal activities involved with machine cleaning, lubrication and maintenance
- sources of maintenance information
- roles and responsibilities for cleaning, lubrication and maintenance
- machine faults and how they can be rectified
- the maintenance plans for machines which you operate
- which components wear or become degraded over time
- what is meant by the phrase 'safe system of work' and how it applies to cleaning, lubrication and maintenance activities
- the choice and use of suitable cleaning agents and lubricants
- what parts of the machine you are allowed to clean, lubricate and maintain
- preventive versus predictive maintenance
- awareness of manufacture help lines